Transition Foundations Program
Enter your post-secondary education with confidence
Are you excited to start your post-secondary education journey but have a few requirement or prerequisite gaps? Don’t worry: our Spanning the Gaps – Transition Foundations Program is here to help you transition into post-secondary education, even if you haven’t finished high school or haven’t been in school for a while.
You can complete the program in as little as a year and a half; it’s completely online so you can schedule your coursework in between any other obligations you may have at the moment. (You can work full-time, even!) Classes cover subject areas like popular literature, social class and inequality, and global management, along with critical-thinking skills. Weekly tutorials give you the tools you need to flourish in class, and can help you deepen your understanding of your coursework.
We offer tuition subsidies, making the program completely free for eligible learners. You can also complete the programs online so you can work it into your schedule and finish it from anywhere in Canada.
Completing the Transition Foundations Program can open up so many doors for you. You’ll receive a recognition of completion from The Chang School of Continuing Education. From there, you have so many post-secondary options: you can apply to an undergraduate program at Toronto Metropolitan University, take more continuing-education courses, register for a certificate program through The Chang School, or apply to another post-secondary institution.
We’re excited to help you make your education dreams come true, starting today.
Program Details
Note: We are currently accepting Fall 2024 Transition Foundations Program applications. The program will begin on September 9, 2024.
University Degree Credit Courses
- CSSH 102 - Learning and Development Strategies
- CENG 112 - Zap, Pow, Bang: Pop Lit
- CSOC 203 - Social Class and Inequality I or CGMS 200 - Introduction to Global Management
CYSG 110, CYSG 170, and CYSG 180
Learners participate in weekly tutorials alongside their credit courses. These tutorials are designed to support learners’ academic development by providing the tools required to become a successful student in a post-secondary setting as well as supporting understanding of course material.
Tuition
$825 per semester, plus $100 for materials per semester (subject to change).
Eligible learners can have their tuition fully subsidized.
Application Process
All prospective learners must complete the following steps in order to gain admission into the program:
- Attend information session
- Complete application forms
- Attend an interview
Make sure to provide an original copy of your most recent transcripts by mail or in person. Contact your most recent high school, school board, or post-secondary institution to request a transcript.
Program Type and Length
- Fully online, so you can complete it from anywhere and on your own schedule
- Completing the program takes a minimum of a year, or three semesters
- Additional time may be required based on your English level and desired degree program
Learners should expect to commit two to three evenings per week for four semesters. An additional six to 10 hours per week will be required for homework (including readings, assignments, research, and writing), and campus resource appointments.
Financial Support
Learners in the Transition Foundations Program have the opportunity to apply for awards and bursaries available only to students in this program in order to supplement the cost of the courses.
The Chang School offers both merit-based awards and need-based financial aid. This certificate is not eligible for the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP).
Meet Our Learners
Contact Us
Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 552291
Email: spanningthegaps@torontomu.ca